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Sunday, June 7, 2015

It's that time of the month again! A few days late but here's my monthly update for May. In general markets rose with gains between 1 and 2%. The USD.EUR-rate also increased 1% which helps my portfolio since around 80% is USD-listed. In the table below I have presented some benchmark indicators of general market indices and my own dividend growth portfolio.

May 2015

Indicator

As of 30-4

As of 30-5

% change

S&P 500 Total Return

3.842

3.891

+1.3%

Dow Jones Industrials Total Return

35.927

36.473

+1.5%

AEX GR

1.437

1.461

+1.6%

USD.EUR

0.8929

0.9020

+1.0%

Portfolio value

€ 24.833

€ 24.890

+0.2%

However, since I am in it for the long haul I am not too interested in these daily or monthly fluctuations. What matters is that I keep focused on buying high quality companies which provide me with a steady stream of growing dividends.